The tongue of a humming bird is a photograph by Jeff Swan which was uploaded on August 30th, 2011.
The tongue of a humming bird
You have to look carefully but the little tongue of this humming bird is out extracting nectar from the flower. I must havd shot two hundred pics of... more
by Jeff Swan
Title
The tongue of a humming bird
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
You have to look carefully but the little tongue of this humming bird is out extracting nectar from the flower. I must havd shot two hundred pics of these little guys, but never thought I would get this!
Uploaded
August 30th, 2011
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Comments (15)
Carole Spandau
Hi Jeff...Congratulations on your August Feature in our Group Faa Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create
Lin Haring
Amazing capture, Jeff! I can only imagine your thrill when you took a closer look at this one! :) Cool. V
Roena King
That is an award winning photo if I ever saw one! Outstanding capture. I am pretty sure that this is a Broad-tailed Hummingbird. The tail extends past the primaries. Are you on the western side of the USA? What really amazes me is how the wings just appear to fold with the feathers all lined up. Ro
Jeff Swan replied:
Yes the pic was taken in Oregon near hood river. Never thought I would get one sticking out its tongue lol